SOUTH HAVEN, MI -- The North and South Beach in South Haven have been closed to water activities due to reported 6- to 8-foot waves on Lake Michigan.

The South Haven Police Department and South Haven Area Emergency Services are asking beach goers to stay out of the water until the waves calm down and the beach "water closed" warning flags are removed.

Waves have been reported at 6 to 8 feet and waves are rolling over the north and south piers, according to a press release from the city of South Haven. High winds are causing extremely dangerous currents as well.

The South Haven Police Department has rescued six swimmers from the South Beach area today.